AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE holds no wins in the head-to-head comparison, as the database shows zero benchmark victories for the AMD part. The Intel Core i7-14701E, by contrast, wins every recorded benchmark in this matchup. This is not a narrow margin across a few tests; it is a full sweep across all 17 recorded measurements for the Intel chip.

The Intel Core i7-14701E dominates in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and single-core score of 3133 represent the highest recorded values in this comparison. The AMD part has no benchmark scores listed in the database, which means the analysis must rely entirely on the Intel data and the architectural characteristics of both chips. The Intel processor also holds a percentile ranking of 83 among all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 50th percentile, a substantial gap in overall standing.

Looking at the workload split, the Intel part shows particular strength in integer math with a Passmark score of 81325, floating point math at 61873, and extended instructions at 18528. Data compression reaches 282939, while encryption hits 14862. These numbers indicate consistent performance across compute-heavy tasks rather than specialization in one area. The single-thread Passmark score of 4305 reinforces the Intel advantage in lightly threaded applications. For any use case involving rendering, mathematical computation, or data processing, the recorded data points squarely to the Intel processor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process at its own foundry, with a larger die size of 257 mm².

Both processors feature 8 cores and 16 threads, so the core count is identical. The base clock differs, with the AMD running at 2.00 GHz and the Intel at 2.60 GHz. The boost clock also favors Intel: 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz for the AMD part. These clock differences contribute to the Intel performance lead, though architecture plays a role as well.

Cache configurations diverge significantly. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 33 MB of shared L3 cache, a substantial increase that benefits workloads with large working sets.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700, so platform choice is mutually exclusive.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, offering both newer and more numerous lanes for expansion devices. Integrated graphics differ too: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Since the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE has no recorded benchmark scores, every head-to-head comparison relies on the Intel Core i7-14701E measurements. The database shows 17 benchmark entries for the Intel chip, all of which count as wins for Intel. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2237 and single-core score of 315 establish the baseline. Cinebench R20 shows 9321 multi-core and 1315 single-core. Cinebench R23 shows 22195 multi-core and 3133 single-core.

The Passmark suite adds further detail. The Intel chip scores 282939 in data compression and 14862 in data encryption. Extended instructions reach 18528, and prime number calculation hits 176. Floating point math scores 61873, while integer math reaches 81325. The multithread score is 26112, and the physics score is 2399. Random string sorting scores 29158, and single-thread performance is 4305.

The nearest rival data places the Intel chip in context. Its average benchmark score is 33206. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201, a delta of 0 percent, making it effectively identical. The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33244, a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the Intel chip is essentially tied with these parts. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091, a delta of 0.3 percent, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33089, a delta of 0.4 percent. These margins are all within noise, indicating the Intel processor sits in a competitive cluster.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: Both processors have identical core and thread counts: 8 cores and 16 threads each.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i7-14701E has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD chip has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E ranks at the 83rd percentile. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE ranks at the 50th percentile.

The Verdict

The recorded data points overwhelmingly toward the Intel Core i7-14701E for any performance-sensitive workload. The Intel chip wins all 17 recorded benchmarks, holds a higher percentile ranking at 83 versus 50, and offers higher base and boost clocks. The L3 cache advantage of 33 MB versus 8 MB further supports Intel in cache-heavy tasks. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes also gives the Intel platform more expansion headroom than the AMD chip's Gen 4 with 12 lanes.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE does have its own advantages in the recorded specifications. It uses a smaller 4 nm process compared to Intel's 10 nm, which typically indicates better power efficiency, and it has a lower TDP of 35 watts versus 65 watts. The AMD chip also supports LPDDR5X memory, which the Intel part does not, and it includes the Radeon 860M integrated graphics. For users prioritizing lower power draw or a specific memory type, the AMD part has relevant features.

However, the database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD processor. The Intel chip's nearest rivals, which include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H and AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, all score within 0.4 percent of the Intel chip, confirming that the Intel part performs at a competitive level against modern AMD offerings. The choice, based strictly on the data, favors Intel for raw performance, while AMD offers efficiency and platform features that the benchmarks do not quantify.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE | Intel Core i7-14701E |

|----------------|--------------------------|----------------------|

| Cores | 8 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 860M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2026-03-01 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |